Appointed by the Court of Faculties · Regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury

Notaries: Specialist Lawyers in England and Wales

Notarised today.
Accepted worldwide.

Your documents notarised by a specialist lawyer, online by video or at our office on Gray's Inn Road. Fixed fees, published in full. Open 7 days a week.

Sheikh Najam, Notary (England and Wales).
PgD Notarial Practice (University College London),
PgD Legal Practice (Staffordshire University), LLB (Coventry University)

Book your appointment

Choose how you would like to meet the Notary.

Online by videofrom £95 plus VAT
Identity documents £95 · other documents from £195Mon–Fri 9am–6pmSame day with 2 hours’ notice, anywhere in England and Wales.
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No hidden charges · Pay securely online when you book

Cancellations and refunds: see our Terms of Business, clause 14

Prefer us to come to you? Mobile Notary in Central London from £350 plus VAT.

2,000+documents notarised
100+countries served
4th yearin notarial practice
7 daysa week, including bank holidays
Client reviews

What our clients say

5.0107 reviews · Read all →
“Second time using Staple Inn Notaries, again they provided an excellent service, quick and easy.”
Will C · Returning client
“Super easy, professional and kind. Sheikh sorted us out and is now our go to person for any notary work in central London.”
Chhaya Kapila · Returning client
“I am extremely happy with the service provided by Sheikh & Shayli. They were incredibly helpful throughout the process.”
Mel K · Notarisation and apostille
“Communication was clear and availability was quick. Sheikh was professional yet approachable, making the process stress free.”
Sing CS · ID certification
“Everything was handled smoothly. The process was stress-free and reasonably priced.”
Rosie B · Signature witnessing
“Sheikh was very knowledgeable and helpful. He walked me through the process of notarizing my documents.”
Kim-Lee McCalla · Notarisation
For law firms and companies

A Notary your firm can rely on

Solicitors, barristers, banks and companies instruct us for powers of attorney, company documents, certified copies and apostilles for clients and transactions abroad.

  • A named contactThe Notary, Sheikh Najam, handles your matters personally.
  • Reply within one hourTo every enquiry in office hours.
  • Priority appointmentsIncluding same day, online or on Gray’s Inn Road.
  • Email the Notary directlysheikh@internationalnotary.co.uk, plus your own booking link.
Fees

Fixed fees, published in full

The fee you see is the fee you pay. No hidden charges.

Fees are per document, and you see the total before you pay.

DocumentOnline by videoIn person, Gray’s Inn RoadOut of hours, in personOut of hours, online
Identity documents£95£95£195£195
Personal and other documentsfrom £195£135£235£295
Business and property documentsfrom £195£150£250£295

All fees plus VAT at 20%. Online fees for other documents start at the price shown and depend on the number of signatures. Apostille from £95 per document, including the £45 FCDO fee. Full fee schedule →

Not sure what you need?

Send us your document. We'll tell you exactly what it needs.

Notarisation, apostille or embassy legalisation: requirements differ by country and by organisation. Email us your document and tell us where it is going. The Notary will reply with what is required and the fixed fee.

  • Reply within one hour in office hours
  • A fixed fee before you book, with no obligation
  • Your document is kept confidential
Your documentTell us about your document and where it is goingThen email it to us: PDF, Word or photo

On the next page, tell us the country where the document will be used and how to reach you. The Notary replies with what is required and the fixed fee.

Send for a fixed quote

Or email it to team@internationalnotary.co.uk

How it works

From booking to apostille in five steps

  1. 1Book and payChoose a time online. Two minutes.
  2. 2Send your documentEmail it with your photo ID before the appointment.
  3. 3Meet the NotaryAbout 20 minutes, by video or on Gray’s Inn Road.
  4. 4Apostille if neededStandard 3 working days, urgent 1 working day, e-apostille usually within 24 hours. FCDO fee included, per document.
  5. 5Receive itCollect free, next-day UK delivery £25, or by email.
Why Staple Inn

The care of a traditional practice. The ease of booking online.

Every document is handled personally by the Notary, a specialist lawyer appointed by the Court of Faculties and regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury.

  • The fee you see is the fee you pay, published in full with no hidden charges
  • Book and pay online at a time that suits you
  • 7 days a week, including evenings and bank holidays
  • Enquiries answered within one hour in office hours
  • Notarisation, apostille and translation handled through to completion
Sheikh Najam, Notary
Appointed by the Court of Faculties · Regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury
Why a Notary's seal is trusted abroadNotaries are the oldest branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. A Notary's signature and seal are held on record by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, which is why courts, banks and government offices overseas accept notarised documents.
Shayli Alali
Shayli AlaliParalegal and Personal Assistant to the Notary
Sahar Najam
Sahar NajamTrainee Notary / Lawyer
Your Notary

Sheikh Najam

Sheikh Najam, Notary (England and Wales).
PgD Notarial Practice (University College London),
PgD Legal Practice (Staffordshire University), LLB (Coventry University)

Sheikh Najam is a Notary, appointed by the Court of Faculties and regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury. Now in his fourth year of notarial practice, he has notarised over 2,000 documents for use in more than 100 countries. He is also a Commissioner for Oaths.

  • Appointed by the Court of Faculties
  • Commissioner for Oaths
  • Member of The Notaries' Society of England and Wales
  • Professional indemnity insurance and fidelity cover

Staple Inn Notaries is the trading name of Staple Inn Notary Public Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, company number 15826869. Registered office: Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN.

Entrance to Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, London
Our office

On Gray's Inn Road, in the heart of legal London

Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN. A few minutes' walk from Chancery Lane station and the Inns of Court.

In-person appointments Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays by out-of-hours appointment.

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Questions

Common questions

Is an online notarisation accepted abroad?

Many receiving authorities accept it. Tell us the country and organisation when you book and we confirm before you pay.

What do I bring to the appointment?

The original document and a valid passport or photo driving licence.

How quickly can you arrange an apostille?

Urgent paper apostilles are ready the next working day. E-apostilles are usually issued within 24 hours.

Is VAT included in your fees?

Fees are shown plus VAT at 20%. Use the switch in the fee table to see totals.

Where is the office?

Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN. The nearest Underground stations are Chancery Lane and Farringdon. The entrance to Fox Court is on Gray's Inn Road.

Which documents can be notarised online?

Most powers of attorney, company documents and certified copies can be notarised online, subject to the Notary's review and the requirements of the receiving authority. Statutory declarations and affidavits can also be made by video where the receiving authority accepts it; some courts, consulates and overseas authorities require attendance in person, so please check before booking.

How long is an appointment?

Appointments are 20 minutes.

How is an appointment confirmed?

Your request is reviewed by the Notary, and the appointment is confirmed by email once the fee has been paid. Online appointments are paid in full in advance. In-person appointments are secured by a £50 in-person appointment deposit or payment in full.

What are the fees?

Notarisation is charged per document: online and in person from £95, and by the Mobile Notary from £350, all plus VAT. UK FCDO apostille, legalisation, translation and courier charges are additional. The full schedule is on our Fees page.

Can a will be notarised?

No. A Notary in England and Wales does not notarise wills.

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